Fences of Australia

Name: Fences of Australia
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781925164947
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By Jack Bradshaw

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Fences of Australia by Jack Bradshaw delves into the historical development and impact of Australia's iconic fences. It explores their roles in shaping the landscape, serving both practical purposes and symbolising boundaries and divisions. The book offers a rich narrative examining how these structures influenced land usage, security, and cultural aspects of Australian life over time.
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You might like this book if you are fascinated by the cultural and historical impact of fences in Australia's landscapes. With insights from author Jack Bradshaw, it delves into how these structures have shaped the country’s history and military strategies over time, offering a unique perspective on Australia's development.

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Take a look through Australian history and how fences play both a practical and symbolic part in our story.

From stone to post and rail, from the utilitarian to the sculptural, a well-built fence is a thing of beauty and a monument to workmanship. These practical but symbolic structures are part of the story of Australia.

Starting with 7,000-year-old Aboriginal fish traps and ending with a look into the future in a chapter on virtual fencing, Jack Bradshaw traces the history of Australia's fences in words and pictures.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925164947

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 November 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fremantle Arts Centre Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 157.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 376g

Pages: 104

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History & Military Jack Bradshaw Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Jack Bradshaw is a retired forester from the south-west of Western Australia. He worked for the Department of Conservation and Land Management and its predecessor, the Forests Department of Western Australia, before becoming a consultant in native forest management and silviculture. Jack has travelled extensively in Australia with his wife, Sue, over a number of years, with a particular interest in photographing rural fencing and exploring its history.